Can a rheumatoid arthritis drug save COVID-19 patients from lung failure?

NCT ID NCT04363853

First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tests whether the drug tocilizumab can help people with severe or critical COVID-19 who have serious lung problems (ARDS). About 200 adults will receive one or two doses and be followed for 30 days. The goal is to see if the drug improves survival and recovery. There is no placebo group because of the high risk of death.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Cancer Institute of Mexico

    Mexico City, Mexico City, 14080, Mexico

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.